This book discusses what constitutes vocational education as well as its key purposes, objects, formation and practices. In short, it seeks to outline and elaborate the nature of the project of vocational education. It addresses a significant gap in the available literature by p…
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Effective knowing and learning for vocational purposes must take account of the wide range of variables that impact on knowledge formation and that promote learning. In light of those many variables, the formal sector of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) mus…
India's transition to a knowledge-based economy requires a new generation of educated and skilled people. Its competitive edge will be determined by its people's ability to create, share, and use knowledge effectively. A knowledge economy requires India to develop workers--knowl…
This book deals with vocational education and training (VET) or career and technical education in the United States. It provides a synthesis as well as a critical analysis of the relevant history, philosophy, governance, legislation and organizational structures. The coverage is…
Education and training are key to explain the current competitive strengths of national economies, and to secure future competitiveness. While in the past educational and training institutions were often seen as providers of necessary skills for national economies, this view has…
Strengths, challenges and recommendations -Strengths -Challenges -Recommendations Chapter 1. Introduction and initial assessment -The policy review of Denmark and its place in the wider OECD study -The structure of the report -A snapshot of the postsecondary vocational education…
Higher level vocational education and training (VET) programmes are facing rapid change and intensifying challenges. What type of training is needed to meet the needs of changing economies? How should the programmes be funded? How should they be linked to academic and university…